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Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
70
Imaging
51
Features
65
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs

Panasonic GH2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 442g - 124 x 90 x 76mm
  • Introduced March 2011
  • Superseded the Panasonic GH1
  • Later Model is Panasonic GH3
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Launched April 2017
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS60
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS80
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Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic ZS70, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GH2 (16MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is very comparable but the GH2 (Four Thirds) and ZS70 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The GH2 was introduced 7 years earlier than the ZS70 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the GH2 grades against the ZS70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH2 over the Panasonic ZS70

 GH2 ZS70 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Panasonic GH2

 ZS70 GH2 
LaunchedApril 2017March 2011More modern by 73 months
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic GH2 and Panasonic ZS70

 GH2 ZS70 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH2 features external dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS70 has sizing of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic ZS70 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the GH2 compared to the ZS70.

Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GH2 and ZS70 is 70 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH2 and ZS70.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GH2 having a larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic ZS70 will show more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GH2 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH2 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography information
70
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
54
manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH2 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS70 Street photography factors
68
screen articulates fully
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
76
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
offers touch to focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GH2
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS70
46
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
max fps low (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (330 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
61
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery life (380 shots)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH2 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Travel photography camera
62
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (330 CIPA)
79
good battery life (380 shots)
offers touch to focus
decent MP (20MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH2 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography factors
60
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (330 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
62
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (380 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH2 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging advice
71
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone port
no image stabilization
74
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of external mic support
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Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH2 and Panasonic ZS70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-03-23 2017-04-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 160 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 23 49
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 15.60 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24, 30, 60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 442 gr (0.97 pounds) 322 gr (0.71 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 90 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 60 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 655 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 380 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $1,000 $450